The timeline history of Islamic art and architecture / Nasser D. Khalili.

Islamic art and architecture

London : Worth, 2005.

186 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 38 cm

Includes semi-detached compass card following p. 186.

Major historical and cultural sites of the Islamic world -- Major Islamic dynasties -- Timeline of Islamic art and architecture -- The history of Islamic art and architecture -- The written word : calligraphy -- The word of God : Qur'ans -- Miniature painting -- Bookbinding -- Lacquer -- Pottery and ceramics -- Glass and rock crystal -- Metalwork -- Scientific instruments -- Arms and armour -- Jewellery -- Carpets and textiles -- Coins -- Architecture

Includes bibliographical references and index.